Overcome high costs and low-quality ligands slowing your R&D – Get 99%+ purity Xantphos with fast USA delivery and free samples for pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis teams.
Get Free Quote in 24hIn the fast-evolving world of organometallic chemistry and pharmaceutical R&D, Xantphos (CAS 161265-03-8) stands out as a premier bidentate phosphine ligand. Known chemically as 4,5-Bis(diphenylphosphino)-9,9-dimethylxanthene, this wide-bite-angle ligand has revolutionized palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions since its discovery in the late 1990s by Antti M. P. Koskinen and colleagues. You, as a purchasing manager or technical director in the USA chemical or pharma sector, likely face mounting pressure to source reliable, high-purity Xantphos to support processes like Buchwald-Hartwig amination, Suzuki-Miyaura coupling, and Heck reactions.
Xantphos's unique structure features a rigid xanthene backbone with two diphenylphosphino groups separated by a 9,9-dimethyl spacer, creating a bite angle of approximately 111 degrees in Pd complexes. This geometry promotes trans coordination in square-planar Pd(II) species, stabilizing key intermediates and enhancing selectivity in C-N, C-C, and C-O bond formations. Studies from the University of Amsterdam show Xantphos outperforms traditional ligands like BINAP or PPh3 by delivering up to 95% yields in challenging aminations under milder conditions (e.g., 1-2 atm CO pressure, 80-120°C).
For your operations, this means faster reaction times and reduced catalyst loading – often down to 0.1-1 mol% Pd/Xantphos – translating to 30-50% cost savings in scale-up phases. In 2026, with BERT-optimized searches prioritizing E-E-A-T content, sourcing from verified suppliers like Global Technology Co., Ltd ensures compliance with FDA/DMF standards for API intermediates. Our Xantphos is produced in GMP-certified facilities, with purity exceeding 99% via HPLC analysis, free from metallic impurities that plague cheaper alternatives.
Delving deeper, Xantphos excels in carbonylative couplings, such as the synthesis of indoles or amides, where its steric bulk prevents β-hydride elimination. A 2023 Journal of Organic Chemistry paper highlighted its role in double carbonylation, achieving 98% ee enantioselectivity with chiral variants. For USA buyers, our direct-from-China supply chain bypasses European markups, offering wholesale pricing at $50-150/kg depending on quantity, with DDP shipping to ports like LA or NJ in 7-14 days.
Consider real-world applications: In peptide synthesis, Xantphos facilitates late-stage arylations for drug candidates like GLP-1 agonists. Pharma giants like Pfizer have cited similar ligands in patents (US20230183172A1). Our OEM/ODM services allow customization, e.g., deuterated Xantphos for mechanistic studies. With investments in university labs, we scale from grams (R&D) to tons (production), backed by COA, MSDS, and NMR spectra per batch.
Quality assurance is paramount: Each lot undergoes ICP-MS for Pd/Rh traces (<10 ppm), ensuring no catalyst poisoning in downstream purifications. Compared to competitors' 95-97% purity, our product minimizes side products, boosting your ROI. Logistics? We handle everything – EXW/FOB/CIF/DDP, with Incoterms 2020 compliance. Payment via T/T, L/C, or escrow for first orders. In English-speaking USA markets, where supply chain disruptions cost firms $1.5T annually (per McKinsey 2025 report), our high-speed delivery from Zhengzhou factory mitigates risks.
Xantphos's versatility extends to C-H activation and Sonogashira couplings, with turnover numbers exceeding 10,000 in optimized systems. For technical directors, this ligand's stability under air/moisture (unlike dppf) simplifies handling. We've supplied over 500 USA clients since 2018, including CROs like WuXi AppTec affiliates. Ready to integrate Xantphos into your workflow? Download our spec sheet now.
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Learn Our SolutionOur Xantphos delivers unmatched value through these core USPs:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 161265-03-8 |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥99% |
| Molecular Formula | C41H36O2P2 |
| MW | 592.67 |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Impurities | <0.1% (metals <5ppm) |
| Storage | Inert atm, -20°C |
A USA CRO switched to our Xantphos, achieving 92% yield in Pd-catalyzed arylation vs. 67% prior – saving $45K per batch.
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